The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Huntington District, is hosting a free workshop titled "Basic Training: Doing Business with USACE" aimed at engaging small businesses in federal contracting opportunities. Scheduled for Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at 216 Collins Avenue, South Point, Ohio, the workshop will feature a presentation by Eileen Hodges, Deputy for Small Business at the Huntington District, followed by a Q&A session. This initiative is designed to provide essential information and resources to local small businesses, enhancing their understanding of the federal procurement process and encouraging their participation in the contracting ecosystem. Interested participants can register for the workshop via the Southern Ohio APEX Accelerator's website, and for further inquiries, they may contact Eileen S. Hodges at eileen.s.hodges@usace.army.mil or Anne Parrot at anne@soapex.org.